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Bloody Elbow News Roundup: Weidman over Silva, White on Belfort, UFC 161, WSOF, Bellator

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 18, 2013 7:55 PM EDT

Bloody Elbow News Roundup has been resurrected once again to bring you the best in MMA news, quotes, and videos that slipped through the cracks over the last few days.

UFC 163: Aldo vs. Jung fight card set with five main card bouts

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 18, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

Take a look at the current UFC 163 fight card, including the new main event.

Ratings report: UFC 161 prelims fall to 968,000 viewers; WSOF does 201,000

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 18, 2013 12:59 PM EDT

With a show that didn't have the appeal of the other pay-per-view shows so far this year, the prelims on FX reflected that, while WSOF 3 remained close to the other two shows.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 161 'Evans vs Henderson' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 18, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 161 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

'Worst luck' Anthony Pettis details UFC 163 fight-canceling injury, says Ben Henderson 'all against rematch'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

Anthony Pettis details the injury that forced him out of his UFC 163 title fight against Jose Aldo and ponders his next move. "Showtime" also claims Lightweight champion Ben Henderson doesn’t seem too interested in fighting him again.

Injured Anthony Pettis on title situation: 'I'm stuck on the back of the bus again'

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Jun 17, 2013 4:57 PM EDT

Snake-bit contender Anthony Pettis is frustrated after once again having a title shot slip out of his hands.

Ben Henderson will be ready for Anthony Pettis rematch if 'Showtime' talks his way into UFC 164 title fight

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 11:50 AM EDT

Don't think for a second that UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson is rattled by the possibility of facing Anthony Pettis at UFC 164, if "Showtime" is able to bump T.J. Grant and talk his way into a Milwaukee title fight on Aug. 31, 2013.

Keith Kizer: Dana White 'likes to put people down,' criticism of Steve Mazzagatti after WSOF 3 'an ego thing'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 10:11 AM EDT

UFC President Dana White blasted referee Steve Mazzagatti for his handling of the WSOF 3 main event between Jon Fitch vs. Josh Burkman; however, NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer says that criticism has more to do with White's ego than the finish.

Morning Report: Following upset loss at UFC 161, Dana White elaborates on Roy Nelson contract situation

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 17, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Unfortunately for Roy Nelson, things didn't quite work out as planned. But if "Big Country" was looking for sympathy, he didn't need to turn towards his boss, UFC President Dana White.

Ricardo Lamas to receive UFC 162 show money if no suitable replacement opponent is found

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 3:30 PM EDT

Ricardo Lamas will receive his show money if he doesn't end up competing at UFC 162 after his original opponent Chan Sung Jung was moved off the card and into a title bout with Jose Aldo.

UFC 164: Anthony Pettis wants T.J. Grant's shot at champ Benson Henderson

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Jun 16, 2013 1:55 PM EDT

Anthony Pettis claims he'll be healed from a torn meniscus and ready for his title shot against Ben Henderson in time for UFC 164 in his home town. There's just one catch, T.J. Grant's already been promised that fight.

Anthony Pettis hoping for return at UFC 164 in Milwaukee; Dana White not so optimistic

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Duke Roufus, head coach of UFC lightweight contender Anthony Pettis, says "Showtime" is already in rehab for his knee injury and wants to fight at UFC 164 in Milwaukee in late summer. However, Dana White says that won't happen.

Korean Zombie vs. Jose Aldo booked for UFC 163 in Brazil with Anthony Pettis hurt

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 2:22 PM EDT

Anthony Pettis suffered a knee injury and has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 163 main event title fight against Jose Aldo. Replacing him for the Aug. 3 pay-per-view (PPV) card is "Korean Zombie," Chan Sung Jung.

Anthony Pettis' coach discusses injury, says fighter is 'very distraught'

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Jun 14, 2013 2:16 PM EDT

Anthony Pettis' long-time coach Duke Roufus discusses the injury that forced Pettis to pull out of his fight against Jose Aldo at UFC 163 and when "Showtime" could return.

'Korean Zombie' replaces injured Anthony Pettis against Jose Aldo

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Jun 14, 2013 1:53 PM EDT

A knee injury has forced Anthony Pettis out of his UFC 163 bout against featherweight champion Jose Aldo Jr. Chan Sung Jung will take his place.

Anthony Pettis out of UFC 163 with injury, Chan Sung Jung to face Jose Aldo

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Jun 14, 2013 1:36 PM EDT

UFC president Dana White announced today that Anthony Pettis is injured and forced to pull out of the UFC 163 Featherweight title fight against Jose Aldo. Chan Sung Jung, "the Korean Zombie," will step in to take his place.

The Best Father's Day Gift Guide 2013 For UFC/MMA Fans Only

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jun 12, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Ultimate Father's Day Gift Guide, with Roots of Fight promo code, NO MAS promo code, HeadBlade promo code and more, including Round 5 Ultimate Collection Series 12, discount deals on t-shirts and other products for fight fans, among others.

UFC Quick Quote: Jose Aldo will make Anthony Pettis regret dropping to featherweight at UFC 163

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 12, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

UFC 163 headliner Jose Aldo didn't take too kindly to Anthony Pettis "cutting line" for the right to face him for his featherweight title. And come Aug. 3, "Scarface" is set on making "Showtime" regret the day he made that decision to drop down.

Elkins vs. Hioki, Perez vs. Mizugaki booked for UFC on FOX Sports 1 #2

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 12, 2013 3:36 PM EDT

A pair of lighter weight bouts have been added to the fight card of UFC on FOX Sports 1 #2.

Manny Gamburyan vs. Cole Miller booked for UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1 on Aug. 17 in Boston

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 12, 2013 9:52 AM EDT

Cole Miller has been booked to fight former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 5 grad Manny Gamburyan as part of the UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1 event, scheduled for Aug. 17, 2013 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

Nickname Junior	Birthdate 9/9/1986
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